Pflach

Pflach

The village of Pflach is situated next to the larger community of Breitenwang
on the outskirts of Reutte.

Pflach connects the "King's Trail" from Hohenschwangau with the Ausserfern
- the "King's Trail", or "Königsweg" stems originally from Maximilian
II and was originally an extension of the forest way to the Plansee lake. The
legend of St Magnus - in which a wild bear is tamed in the forest while St
Magnus is fruitpicking - is also supposed to have taken place in Pflach.

Until the 30 Years' War the only brass foundry in the west of Austria belonged
to the community of Pflach. The church of St Ulrich and St Afra - both saints
connected with the large German town of Augsburg - date back to these days.
The church, built as a thanksgiving for this prosperity, is one of the most
important cultural landmarks of the Ausserfern. A few minutes from the church
stands the Plague Chapel, where the dead were buried during times of pestilence.

The village of Pflach has merged with two hamlets in recent years - Oberletzen
in 1974 and Unterletzen in 1981.

Summer in Pflach

Pflach is situated at the foot of the Säuling and thus offers a wonderful
palette of walks and climbs. The former "King's Trail" has in recent years
turned into a perfect biking and walking trail and is a great choice for families.

The walk to the reservoir at the Kniepass is always popular and from mid-April
to the beginning of September it is possible to fish for one's dinner in the
springs.

Winter in Pflach

Pflach has an ice rink in the vicinity of the school buildings
and this is available daily without charge for children. Cross-country ski
trails head out through many of the fields to the neighbouring villages.